*Fundraising hour for stations carrying The Moth Radio Hour weekly. Includes pitch notes that you can adapt for your station.* In this hour, stories of surprises and shocking moments. Misinterpreted internet slang, a showdown with a mime, and an unexpected late night encounter.

Ina Garten tells all about her career path, from running a specialty foods store in The Hamptons with no retail experience to nearly 16 years of hosting her cooking show, and why building a brand is about more than just what you post on Instagram. Plus, Dan Pashman teaches us how to outsmart a buffet; we make a magic pudding cake; and Christopher Kimball and Sara Moulton take your calls.

Ina Garten tells all about her career path, from running a specialty foods store in The Hamptons with no retail experience to nearly 16 years of hosting her cooking show, and why building a brand is about more than just what you post on Instagram. Plus, Dan Pashman teaches us how to outsmart a buffet; we make a magic pudding cake; and Christopher Kimball and Sara Moulton take your calls.

***In addition to the fundraising-friendly content, we have a variety of options to support your fundraising efforts, including pitching with our host, Christopher Kimball, and lots of options for giveaway items, including Milk Street cookbooks, magazines, unique pantry items, cookware, knives, and more.

How can studying twins help us understand human behavior and health And why do we care so much about what happens in Casablanca or Stranger Things or Raiders of the Lost Ark? Answers to all these questions, and more, on this week’s Innovation Hub.

On this special edition of Live Wire, Luke Burbank welcomes some of the program’s favorite guests from the spring 2019 season. Actor and comedian Michael Ian Black proves the low barrier into podcasting with his show Obscure; cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib explains how music is a vehicle for writing about life on the periphery; and comedian Naomi Ekperigin confesses to binging on true crime TV.

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In this special 2019 Fall Fundraiser edition of Living on Earth – The immigration crackdown at the US Mexico border is taking a toll on the ability of scientists to do their research. Also, exploring North Cascades National Park and practical solutions to combat climate change. That and more in this special edition of Living on Earth.

IN: “From PRI and the Jennifer and Ted Stanley studios...” OUT: “Here is the number to call, and thanks!.”

1.) SCIENCE AT RISK AT THE BORDER: Scientists working on the US-Mexico border face unique challenges when trying to study borderlands ecosystems, thanks to everything from outright harassment at the hands of Border Patrol officers, to tight restrictions on what natural materials can cross the border. They say it’s gotten much worse in recent years since the Trump Administration began advocating for a massive border wall as well as taking a hard line on illegal immigration and asylum seekers. Living on Earth's Bobby Bascomb is producing a series of dispatches from the US-Mexico border and discusses the challenges of doing science on the border with Host Steve Curwood. (11:31)

OUT TEXT: “Hi, I’m Steve Curwood, host of Living on Earth. Each week we work hard to bring you important environmental news that may get overlooked in the hectic weekly news cycle, like how science is being hampered in the borderlands, for instance. So please join us and support this station that brings you these important stories. Here is the number to call, and thanks! (:20)

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IN: “It’s Living on Earth, I’m Steve Curwood.”

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1.) BIRDNOTE ® WHAT’S YOUR STATE BIRD?: State birds are usually among the more common species in a state, but not always, as with the endangered Nene goose of Hawaii. And as BirdNote®’s MaryMcCann reports, in some cases they aren’t even native to the North American continent. (2:11)

2.) GUINEA FOWL AND TICK CONTROL: Deer ticks can carry Lyme disease, a debilitating disease if left untreated, and one that’s becoming more common thanks to the warming climate. Now some homeowners in the thick of tick country are turning to guinea fowl to control ticks. Living on Earth’s Jenni Doering reports from Exeter, New Hampshire about one family’s experience with these tick-eating machines. (7:52)

OUT TEXT: Hi, I’m Steve Curwood, host of Living on Earth. Your generous contributions make it possible for us to bring you the environmental news you can use like this story about how one family brought in some Guinea hens to help protect their family from tick-borne illnesses. So support us by pledging to this station. Here’s the number to call, Thanks! (:22)

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IN: “It’s Living on Earth, I’m Steve Curwood.”

OUT: "... here’s how”

1.) HBO’s “Ice on Fire” Offers Climate Solution: The Earth is warming and changing faster than many climate scientists had predicted, and at times the future looks impossibly grim. Yet practical and accessible solutions to climate change are already at hand. The new HBO documentary “Ice on Fire”, produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, focuses on these solutions as well as the dangers and on the scientists who are tackling climate change. Director Leila Conners joined Host Steve Curwood to discuss the making of the documentary and who it aims to reach. (15:18)

OUT TEXT: Hi, I’m Steve Curwood, host of Living on Earth. We are committed to bringing you stories that document the dramatic impacts of climate change. We also highlight the solutions scientists are exploring to combat this existential threat and empower us to make changes in our own lives. Please help us continue this important work and support your local station. Here’s how. (:22)

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Our station is a reliable source of news and information about the environment. And it’s more important than ever to have information you can trust. Hi, I’m Steve Curwood, host of Living on Earth. Each week we work hard to research the most important big and little news stories about our changing world. Living on Earth has been broadcasting for nearly 30 years and our crew has a deep knowledge of these issues, as well as a huge list of experts we can call on. For the news on environmental change that helps you and your family, you can turn to us for accurate and informative and sometimes humorous stories. So now please be here for us. Take a moment to pitch in. Here’s how. And thank you. (:37)

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On the next Living on Earth – The immigration crackdown at the US Mexico border is taking a toll on the ability of scientists to do their research. Also, exploring North Cascades National Park and practical solutions to combat climate change. That’s next time on Living on Earth.

Today in Studio 360, Kurt talks with legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog about cat videos, the art of narration, and his film “Meeting Gorbachev”. Then, the writer Helen Phillips on how Kafka’s Metamorphosis changed her life. Finally, an oral history of Prince’s “When Doves Cry.”

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Guest host Kate Burton presents three stories about couples in various stages of their relationships. Christina Pickles performs Dorothy Parker’s “But the One on the Right;” Sean Astin performs “The Gold Lunch,” by Ron Carlson; and Kristine Nielsen performs “The Breaking Up of the Winships” by James Thurber.

Guest host Kate Burton presents three stories about couples in various stages of their relationships. Christina Pickles performs Dorothy Parker’s “But the One on the Right;” Sean Astin performs “The Gold Lunch,” by Ron Carlson; and Kristine Nielsen performs “The Breaking Up of the Winships” by James Thurber.

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This special edition of "On Being" features two different sets of materials for fundraising that stations may use.

First is an episode that mirrors a regular "On Being" program but is shorter. The episode features Craig Minowa of the band Cloud Cult and includes a 13:43 pitch break at the end of the episode, plus 2:08 of extended music and applause at the end of the second segment that stations may fade out on or hosts may speak over for fundraising purposes. The revised format helps maintain the integrity of the "On Being" interview while allowing stations flexibility in pitching.

Secondly, there are 6 short promos that include 2 general fundraising segments, 2 segments that ask for increasing a sustaining membership/donation, and 2 segments to explicitly encourage sustaining pledges.

This special edition of "On Being" features two different sets of materials for fundraising that stations may use.
First is an episode that mirrors a regular "On Being" program but is shorter. The episode features Craig Minowa of the band Cloud Cult and includes a 13:43 pitch break at the end of the episode, plus 2:08 of extended music and applause at the end of the second segment that stations may fade out on or hosts may speak over for fundraising purposes. The revised format helps maintain the integrity of the "On Being" interview while allowing stations flexibility in pitching.
Secondly, there are 6 short promos that include 2 general fundraising segments, 2 segments that ask for increasing a sustaining membership/donation, and 2 segments to explicitly encourage sustaining pledges.